CALSTAR WINEMAKER DINNER @ Dressler's, Thurs March 23rd 2023 ($125+20% gratuity)

PETIT EXCLUSIVE EVENT - Thursday, March 23rd 2023

WINEMAKER DINNER

featuring the boutique wines of

Calstar Cellars

Sonoma Valley artisanal wine producer.

Hosted with:

Rick Davis, Winemaker & Founder

Thursday, March 23rd

@ Dressler's Metropolitan

You're invited to a truly exceptional evening with esteemed winemaker, Rick Davis from Calstar Cellars, hailing from the stunning Russian River Valley.

Prepare to indulge in an exquisite five-course dinner specially curated by Chef Nick, exclusively for this Petit Philippe event. We've had an overwhelming response to our previous winemaker dinners, and we're excited to partner with Dressler's Metropolitan to deliver another unparalleled experience.

Throughout the evening, Rick will take us on a journey through his impressive varietal portfolio, featuring classic Chardonnay from Mendocino Ridge, Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sauvignon Blanc from the Russian River, and his bold (yet balanced) Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills. These rare, small-batch wines (less than 120 cases each) which showcase the exceptional terroir of Northern California's wine region and reflect Rick's unwavering commitment to quality and excellence in every bottle.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to savor the best of Sonoma with great food, fantastic wine, and amazing company. RSVP now to secure your seat at the table!

There are just 20 seats available for this event.

Please join us at Dressler's Metropolitan and enjoy an evening out with great wines, a one-of-a-kind five-course menu and interacting with winemaker and CalStar proprietor Rick Davis.

Tickets are first-come, first-served and limited to only 20 guests. Tickets are priced at our cost, or $125/pp.

MEET RICK DAVIS!

A life-long interest in fine food and artisanal craft led proprietor and winemaker, Rick Davis to the wine industry. With graduate work in soil sciences and his first experience as a cellar-hand for Rivendell Winery, a small winery in New Paltz, NY, he quickly learned the trade and honed his craft towards winemaking.

Calstar Cellars was founded in 2000, and today, Rick brings over 30 years of experience in winemaking to the table. Throughout his career, Rick has worked at some of the most prestigious wineries in California, including Flowers, Chateau St. Jean, De Loach Vineyards, Halleck, Alcina and Londer Vineyards.

At Calstar Cellars, Rick established a reputation for producing exceptional, small-batch boutique wines that reflect the unique terroir of Sonoma County. He sources grapes from some of the finest vineyards in the region, including the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Mendocino Ridge, and uses traditional winemaking techniques to create wines that are elegant, nuanced, and expressive. We met Rick two years ago and have be truly smitten with the wines since. Rick is a true artisan, and you won't find him with a white lab coat on, mixing manipulated wines with additive. These are TRUE boutique wines, made with incredible honesty and in such small batch format that you honestly can taste the difference.

Over the years, Rick has become known for his steadfast commitment to quality and his passion for winemaking. He is deeply involved in every aspect of the winemaking process, from selecting the grapes to blending the finished wines, and his attention to detail is evident in every bottle of Calstar wine.

But what really sets Rick apart is his ability to craft wines that are both approachable and complex. His wines are known for their balance, their depth of flavor, and their ability to age gracefully. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual drinker, you're sure to be impressed by the quality and craftsmanship of Calstar Cellars wines.

So if you're looking for a new 'sleeper' wine label that absolutely over-delivers and isn't what the Jones' are drinking, you'll find Rick Davis and the winemaking at Calstar Cellars truly captivating.

JOIN US!

PRIVATE WINE DINNER

Hosted by Rick Davis,

Founder & Winemaker, and

Mark Meissner of

Petit Philippe

Thursday, March 23rd 2023

Dressler's Metropolitan, Charlotte

6:30pm Reception

7:00pm Dinner Seating

First Course

NOVA SCOTIA LOBSTER TAIL

Local Gem Lettuces, Green Goddess Dressing, Rocket’s Robiola Cheese

2021 CALSTAR CELLARS SAUVIGNON BLANC RUSSIAN RIVER

Second Course

CAMPANELLA CACIO PEPE

Crispy Bay Scallops, Fava Beans, Beech Mushrooms

2017 CALSTAR CELLARS CHARDONNAY MANCHESTER RIDGE 'CUVEE ANN'

Third Course

CHARBROILED WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN

Fresh Spring Morel Port Demi Sauce, Crispy Fried Onions

2017 CALSTAR CELLARS PINOT NOIR SONOMA COAST

Fourth Course

FOIE GRAS

Strawberry Ginger Compote, Salsify, Brioche

2021 CALSTAR CELLARS PINOT MEUNIER RUSSIAN RIVER 'CHRISTINA'S VINEYARD'

Fifth Course

LAMB PORTERHOUSE CHOP

Grilled Citrus & Moroccan Olives, Smoked Tomato Crema

2018 CALSTAR CELLARS ALTA ZINFANDEL 'CARDANINI VINEYARD'

DRESSLERS Metropolitan 

Charlotte, NC 28204

Thursday, March 23rd

6:30pm Reception

7:00pm Dinner

Tickets are $125 + tax/gratuities

This is a small intimate dinner for up to 20 PPL.

The event is a true tasting and buying opportunity while hearing from the winemaker & founder of CalStar Cellars.

Tickets are refundable before March 20th, un-refundable after March 19th as Chef is preparing a scratch menu for our group. Thanks for your understanding.

We look forward to sipping and dining with you and Rick Davis, March 23rd!

Cheers-

Mark